Creating a New Life After DUII
When a client doesn’t read or write, it makes substance use disorder (SUD) recovery much more difficult. Often employment options are very limited, leading to depression and anxiety that can …
When a client doesn’t read or write, it makes substance use disorder (SUD) recovery much more difficult. Often employment options are very limited, leading to depression and anxiety that can …
“As long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression,” says Rachel [not her real name]. “And I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and drugs. But for …
LifeWorks NW Milwaukie Outpatient site team recently moved to a new location on the Providence Hospital Milwaukie Campus. The new address is 10202 SE 32nd Ave., Suite 701, Milwaukie, OR 97222, …
On a day in early 2015, Tuesday says she made the decision to go into treatment in Portland. “I was living in Eugene, and it was the black hole for …
A former Project Network client shares how she has turned the tables and is now helping others. “Growing up, I was in a home with addiction,” said Jennifer [not real …
While we’ve all heard the statistics and horror stories about alcohol addiction, one thing we often don’t hear about is the shame and secrecy that people suffering from it experience.
Today we’d like to introduce you to Emma, a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) at Project Network.
One of LifeWorks NW’s Black History Month Behavioral Health Heroes is Tesfaye. Tesfaye is Clinical Supervisor for our Recovery Empowerment Achievement in Life (REAL) program. REAL is a culturally focused …
The synthetic opioid Fentanyl is a driving force in the overdose epidemic today – learn why in this article.
It can be hard to tell when recreational drinking turns into an addiction. Here are 10 signs you may have a problem.
We’re offering job interviews to BIPOC community members in substance use recovery and providing the training needed to become a Certified Recovery Mentor.
Problem gambling, also called “gambling addiction,” can have a devastating impact.
As you know, winter in Portland can be rough, especially for those who don’t have adequate clothing, housing or food. Thanks to Wendy, LifeWorks NW’s wonderful resource specialist, and the …
As part of our 60th-anniversary project, we talked with current employee, Diane Benavides Wille, who joined LifeWorks NW 15-years ago as a student intern. She then became one of LifeWorks …